They who are effectually called and regenerated, having a new heart and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified, really and personally, through the virtue of Christ's death and resurrection,[1] by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them;[2] the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed,[3] and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified,[4] and they more and more quickened and strengthened, in all saving graces,[5] to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.[6]
Section 2
This sanctification is throughout in the whole man,[1] yet imperfect in this life; there abideth still some remnants of corruption in every part,[2] whence ariseth a continual and irreconcilable war, the flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh.[3]
Section 3
In which war, although the remaining corruption for a time may much prevail,[1] yet, through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome;[2] and so the saints grow in grace,[3] perfecting holiness in the fear of God.[4]